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George Reisman

George Reisman is an American economist and author known for his contributions to economic theory and his advocacy of free-market capitalism. A student of Ludwig von Mises, he is a prominent figure in the Austrian School of Economics. Reisman authored "Capitalism: A Treatise on Economics," which integrates classical economics with modern insights. He has served as a professor of economics at Pepperdine University and is a prolific writer and speaker.

Book summaries for books written by George Reisman

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Capitalism is the only economic system in history to have raised the standard of living of the masses.

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economicsstandard of living

Capitalism is the system of individual rights and free markets, where individuals are free to pursue their own happiness and engage in voluntary transactions.

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individual rightsfree markets

In a capitalist society, wealth is created through the productive efforts of individuals and businesses, not through government intervention.

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wealth creationproductive efforts

Capitalism rewards individuals for their hard work, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit.

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rewardhard workinnovationentrepreneurship

Under capitalism, individuals have the freedom to own property and use it to create value.

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private propertyvalue creation

Competition in capitalism leads to lower prices, higher quality, and greater choice for consumers.

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competitionconsumer benefits

Capitalism promotes voluntary exchange and cooperation, allowing individuals to mutually benefit from trade.

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voluntary exchangecooperationmutual benefit

In a capitalist system, the pursuit of profit drives innovation and technological progress.

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profitinnovationtechnological progress

Capitalism fosters individual responsibility and accountability, as individuals are held responsible for their actions and decisions.

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individual responsibilityaccountability

Capitalism encourages personal freedom and individual autonomy, allowing individuals to live according to their own values and preferences.

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personal freedomindividual autonomy

Capitalism promotes social mobility, allowing individuals to improve their socioeconomic status through their own efforts.

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social mobilitysocioeconomic status

Capitalism is a system of voluntary cooperation, where individuals engage in win-win relationships through trade and specialization.

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voluntary cooperationwin-win relationshipstradespecialization